BACKLOADING

Etymology 1

Noun

backloading (usually uncountable, plural backloadings)

(transport) The transportation of cargo or shipment on a return trip, using the space already paid for and used for the outward leg.

Etymology 2

Verb

backloading

present participle of backload

Source: Wiktionary



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